{"id":3373,"date":"2016-08-07T00:21:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T00:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.wsmsnyc.org.s167849.gridserver.com\/?page_id=3373"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:47:30","slug":"application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576__0 .avia-caption-title{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576__0 .avia-caption-content p{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied  image_no_stretch avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 20.625%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-580c0d-61a5df7ae67bca303752f3fc90c31576__0 caption_fullwidth caption_center'><div class=\"container caption_container\"><div class=\"slideshow_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Application Process<\/h2><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Thank you for your interest in applying to WSMS-TEP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5234 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5234\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"330\" title='tuitionheader' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader-768x158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader-1030x212.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader-1500x309.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader-705x145.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tuitionheader-450x93.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.4; 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Apply today!<\/center><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='adwidget9'  class='avia-section av-1cvu725-102bc4cbc89eb8624d42462e45b9c0f8 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3373'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1an0699-2d708ee0c536325bff19af2d8c3416be\">\n.flex_column.av-1an0699-2d708ee0c536325bff19af2d8c3416be{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1an0699-2d708ee0c536325bff19af2d8c3416be av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  history-graywhite first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-18zryzx-074145780737d7152028e41f379af6e1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock admission-outline'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are four steps to our admissions process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#stepone\">Sign up to view an information session and review the Program Handbook.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#steptwo\">Submit an online application.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stepthree\"> Mail additional application materials.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stepfour\">Submit the signed enrollment agreement and enrollment fee.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18l0uml-9d9efe29b668b24cbdbbd7bff2592d3e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-18l0uml-9d9efe29b668b24cbdbbd7bff2592d3e{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-18l0uml-9d9efe29b668b24cbdbbd7bff2592d3e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_codeblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-14picfx-6915b1511846288f12fd2f43c9b20ea6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock history-gray'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"steps\">STEP ONE \u2013 VIEW AN INFORMATION SESSION AND REVIEW THE PROGRAM HANDBOOK<\/div>\n<p>As the first step of our admissions process, we invite you to watch the video located on our <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/homepage-2\/\">homepage<\/a> and then sign up to view an online information session to learn more. We also invite you to review our <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-26-WSMS-TEP-Program-Handbook-9.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program handbook<\/a> to gather additional information. Information sessions are prerecorded and are approximately half an hour long. 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and level overview videos, we invite you to connect with the Coordinator for your level of interest. They are available to discuss program specifics, schedules, admissions, and enrollment for both domestic and international students.<\/p>\n<p>Our Coordinators offer individual or small-group meetings monthly (and more frequently during peak application windows) to ensure you feel supported as you explore your options.<\/p>\n<p>Contact details for each level are listed below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Director:<\/strong> Lisanne Pinciotti <a href=\"mailto:lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org\">lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Infant Toddler:<\/strong> Maria Rosado <a href=\"mailto:mrosado@wsmsnyc.org\">mrosado@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Early Childhood:<\/strong> Lisanne Pinciotti <a href=\"mailto:lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org\">lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Elementary:<\/strong> Sheba Kapur <a href=\"mailto:skapur@wsmsnyc.org\">skapur@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Administrator:<\/strong> Melissa Freeman <a href=\"mailto:mfreeman@wsmsnyc.org\">mfreeman@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Montessori Inclusion Endorsement:<\/strong> Melissa Freeman <a href=\"mailto:mfreeman@wsmsnyc.org\">mfreeman@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-kjwvaado-77fb634f91fe47677313ffafc04daba1-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kjwvaado-77fb634f91fe47677313ffafc04daba1\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-kjwvaado-77fb634f91fe47677313ffafc04daba1{\nbackground-color:#f37733;\nborder-color:#f37733;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-26-WSMS-TEP-Program-Handbook-9.25.pdf'  class='avia-button av-kjwvaado-77fb634f91fe47677313ffafc04daba1 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Review the Program Handbook<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-11xpo0t-34c42626a6de82bc3f64e5c175f2a16b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-11xpo0t-34c42626a6de82bc3f64e5c175f2a16b{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-11xpo0t-34c42626a6de82bc3f64e5c175f2a16b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_codeblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-xbhfx9-bb5dd85a465e873ab218efcc25235b60 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock history-gray'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"steps\">STEP TWO \u2013 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION<\/div>\n<p>The second step of our admissions process is to submit an application. Please have the following ready before submitting your online application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credit card for $100 non-refundable application fee ($200 for International Applicants)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Written responses of a maximum of 200 words per response. We strongly recommend that you draft your responses in a separate document and copy\/paste them into the online application.<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>WSMS-TEP is committed to creating a space where every member of our community experiences a sense of belonging. We request that you tell us about yourself; what are qualities that make you uniquely YOU? Common social identifiers include: age, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and family composition but please feel welcome to share anything that is significant to you.<\/li>\n<li>Describe your personal philosophy of education. If you are applying for the ADMIN PROGRAM, please also let us know how you became interested in an administrator position in a Montessori school.<\/li>\n<li>What do you hope to gain from this teacher preparation program and what strengths do you offer in the process of working within a cohort of learners?<\/li>\n<li>When you are accepted, how will you plan to balance these additional studies with your other life commitments (work, college, family)?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div  class='avia-button-wrap av-kjwvaado-6-498f02a6bee97a3903a15fe8998b2553-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_button  avia-builder-el-first '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kjwvaado-6-498f02a6bee97a3903a15fe8998b2553\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-kjwvaado-6-498f02a6bee97a3903a15fe8998b2553{\nbackground-color:#f37733;\nborder-color:#f37733;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a 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Elementary, Administrator, and MIE require a minimum of a US bachelor\u2019s degree for admission.\u00a0 Infant Toddler and Early Childhood may be admitted with a minimum of a high school diploma to earn the Associate Credential.<\/li>\n<li>Scan(s) of previously earned Montessori credential(s)<\/li>\n<li>Students with an international degree are required to submit transcripts directly from that institution to World Education Service for an equivalency evaluation. We request the WES ICAP &#8216;Document by Document Report.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three letters of reference<\/strong> (two professional, one personal). A sample form is available <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WSMS-TEP-reference-letter-template.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-7139\">here<\/a>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MIE applicants<\/strong> must submit one of their professional letters from their current Head of School on school letterhead, including their hire date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Security Number: <\/strong>\u00a0If you have a valid social security number, please provide it in this secure <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ikbi9egqSnJgB4359\">linked form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International applicants<\/strong>, please also submit scanned copies of your passport ID page, proof of finances, and any current visa and\/or I-94 to <a href=\"mailto:skapur@wsmsnyc.org\">skapur@wsmsnyc.org<\/a> to expedite your I-20 application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>WSMS-TEP prefers electronic documents. Soft copies\/scans of all documents, including official e-transcripts, may be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:registrar@wsmsnyc.org\">registrar@wsmsnyc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hard copies of official transcripts or WES reports should be mailed to the TEP office listed below, NOT to West Side Montessori School.<br \/>\n<strong>Lisanne Pinciotti, WSMS-TEP<br \/>\n12 Powelson Drive, Hillsborough, NJ 08844<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ugpdrh-3-d4b2470538a9e4ab4f7834fd1793857a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ugpdrh-3-d4b2470538a9e4ab4f7834fd1793857a{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ugpdrh-3-d4b2470538a9e4ab4f7834fd1793857a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_codeblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-rdxgy5-1-c04d2cbcfa6c361f6a31d45152db03d5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock history-gray'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"steps\">STEP FOUR &#8211; ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT AND FEE<\/div>\n<p>When all application documents have been submitted and received, WSMS-TEP will email an Acceptance Letter and Enrollment Agreement to the email address provided on the application. Your return of the signed agreement and fee payment are confirmation of your enrollment into the program. Applicants will be added to the cohort roster when the agreement and fee are received. 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